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支出 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
支出zhīchūto spendHSK 6, v, rank #12713, Hard
支出zhīchūto pay outHSK 6, v, rank #12713, Hard
支出zhīchūexpenseHSK 6, v, rank #12713, Hard
zhīchū(zhi1chu1) T1
  1. 1to spend
  2. 2to pay out
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March 24, 2026
支出zhīchū(zhi1chu1)

支出 refers to the act of spending or paying out money, commonly used in financial contexts such as personal budgeting or business expenses. It encompasses all forms of expenditure and is often contrasted with income. Understanding this term is essential for discussing financial health and management.

Frequency#12713DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, managing finances and understanding expenses is crucial for family and business prosperity, reflecting a strong emphasis on thrift and economic planning. Discussions about 支出 often arise during family gatherings when budgeting for celebrations or festivals.

Memory Tip

Think of 支 (zhī) as a branch supporting your finances and 出 (chū) as money flowing out like leaves falling from that branch. Imagine your wallet as the branch, and when you spend, the money (leaves) falls out, leading to 支出 (zhīchū).

Meanings of 支出

zhīchū(zhi1chu1)
1to spend
2to pay out
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About 支出

支出Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12713Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 支出

Quick Contrast

支出 (expenditure) vs 费用 (cost) — use 支出 for a broader sense of all spending, while 费用 specifically refers to costs incurred.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 支 (zhī) as a branch supporting your finances and 出 (chū) as money flowing out like leaves falling from that branch. Imagine your wallet as the branch, and when you spend, the money (leaves) falls out, leading to 支出 (zhīchū).

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 支出 with 收入 (shōurù), which means income. Remember that 支出 is about money going out, while 收入 is about money coming in. This term is generally formal and is frequently used in financial reports and discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 支出 connects with other financial vocabulary such as 预算 (yùsuàn, budget) and 投资 (tóuzī, investment). Focus on using it in sentences that describe financial transactions or budgets to reinforce your understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, managing finances and understanding expenses is crucial for family and business prosperity, reflecting a strong emphasis on thrift and economic planning. Discussions about 支出 often arise during family gatherings when budgeting for celebrations or festivals.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes misuse 支出 in contexts where 收入 is more appropriate, such as saying '我的支出增加' when they mean their income has increased. Ensure you use 支出 only when referring to expenses.

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Component Characters

支zhīto support
HSK 54 strokes支
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出chūto go out
HSK 25 strokes凵
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Grammar Patterns of 支出

支出 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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财政部早就预测消费者____会出现上扬。

The Treasury has long been predicting an upturn in consumer spending.

Example Sentences for 支出 (7)

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财政部早就预测消费者支出会出现上扬。

cái zhèng bù zǎo jiù yù cè xiāo fèi zhě zhī chū huì chū xiàn shàng yáng。

The Treasury has long been predicting an upturn in consumer spending.
2
先垫钱替公司买这些特殊用品, 然后再把钱支出来.

xiān diàn qián tì gōng sī mǎi zhè xiē tè shū yòng pǐn, , rán hòu zài bǎ qián zhī chū.

Buy the special supplies for the company, and claim back their cost.
3
收入赶不上增加的支出.

shōu rù gǎn bù shàng zēng jiā de zhī chū.

Take has lagged behind the increased outgo.
4
在昂贵的治疗性药物上花费太多，在预防性药物上的支出则太少。

zài áng guì de zhì liáo xìng yào wù shàng huā fèi tài duō， ， zài yù fáng xìng yào wù shàng de zhī chū zé tài。

Too much is spent on expensive curative medicine and too little on preventive medicine.
5
他坚持每一项减税都要和支出削减一一对应。

tā jiān chí měi yī xiàng jiǎn shuì dū yào hé zhī chū xiāo jiǎn yī yī duì yīng。

He insists any tax cut be matched dollar-for-dollar with cuts in spending.
6
今年的支出应正好低于150亿英镑。

jīn nián de zhī chū yīng zhèng hǎo dī yú150 150 yì yīng。

Expenditure this year should be just under 15 billion pounds.
7
目前的经济衰退是由消费支出骤跌引起的。

mù qián de jīng jì shuāi tuì shì yóu xiāo fèi zhī chū zhòu diē yǐn qǐ de。

The current recession was triggered by a slump in consumer spending.

Cultural Notes for 支出

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, managing finances and understanding expenses is crucial for family and business prosperity, reflecting a strong emphasis on thrift and economic planning. Discussions about 支出 often arise during family gatherings when budgeting for celebrations or festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions about 支出

You can say '我的月支出是三千元' (My monthly expenses are 3000 yuan).